Hallmark "Star Wars Return of the Jedi: Imperial Shuttle" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Hurlburt of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1704

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Magic / Features Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / STAR WARS / Imperial Shuttle / Star Wars: Return of the Jedi / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Imperial Shuttle / Star Wars: Return of the Jedi / Swift, spacious, and combat-ready, Imperial Shuttles are well-suited for transporting Imperial V.I.P.'s like Darth Vader. In the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, an Imperial Shuttle ferries Vador from the unfinished Death Star to the forest moon of Endor. There he has sensed the powerful presence of a certain young Jedi. Sure enough, Vader disembarks to find that Luke Skywalker has surrendered himself to Imperial troops--and to a fateful confrontation with Vader, the Emperor, and the dark side of the Force. / Press the button on the base of the ornament to hear the infamous Imperial March. / Robert Hurlburt / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2008
Hallmark "Star Wars Return of the Jedi: Imperial Shuttle" Christmas Ornament, 2008